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Elastically deformable air inlets and vehicles incorporating the same

US9027683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2013
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2306/01
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Elastically deformable air inlets are disclosed. In one embodiment, an air inlet includes a first portion having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a second portion having an interior surface and an exterior surface and including at least one deformation zone. The first portion and the second portion define a hollow space. The air inlet also includes at least one support member including a first end and a second end that extends from the interior surface of the first portion toward the interior surface of the second portion. The second end of the support member contacts the deformation zone, wherein when an external force is applied to the air inlet, the second end of the support member extends through the deformation zone.

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